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Five Gift Ideas for DIY Crafters
Five Gift Ideas for the DIY Crafter Still have a few gifts to buy on your Christmas list? I know I do! Here are five gift ideas for DIY Crafters on your shopping list (or maybe a treat for yourself?) that might just fit the bill! Bee Love Barn Quilt Kit The Bee Love...
How to Paint Hardware
As much as I love painting furniture, it's the hardware that can make or break the look. Sometimes the hardware is perfect and all it needs is a good cleaning. Sometimes it's all wrong (or some is missing) and I end up replacing it. (D. Lawless Hardware is my...
Two Steps to a Restoration Hardware Look
Restoration Hardware has generated quite a following with their white washed wood. And let's be honest, it's yummy! If you have a grainy wood like oak and some white wax or stain it's an easy look to replicate. But what if your piece is already painted or the wood...
Using IOD Moulds
One of the great things about the Iron Orchid Designs decor products is that they allow for so much versatility! That's so true for their moulds. I mean, you can make Christmas ornaments, and fall decorations and furniture embellishments with one simple mould and...
Wax, Glaze, or Stain: Which One is Best?
There are so many techniques that can be used to give a piece of furniture that "wow" factor. From distressing, to stenciling to transfers, a furniture artist has many tools at their disposal. The most frequent question I get, however, centers around obtaining an...
My Top 5 Paint Finishing Techniques
One reason I love painting furniture so much is the huge variety of looks and finishes you can get with paint. I mean, some of the stuff that other furniture artists put out is just amazing. That made me think about my favorite techniques, so I thought I'd share my...
Laminates, Veneers, and When to Use Ultra Grip
There is such a variety of furniture out there waiting to be painted. I mean there are dressers and chests and night stands, tables and chairs, buffets, benches... And then there are a myriad of finishes. Some pieces have their original finish. Some have been...
How to Choose a Brush
Have you ever been to the donut shop and you just can't decide which donut to buy? They all look so good! That's how it can feel when trying to choose a paint brush. How do I choose a brush for my next paint project? So many options. So many shapes and sizes. How...
Prep is My Favorite 4-Letter Word
So you have a piece of furniture you want to make new and you're wondering where to start? The starting point is always the same - prep. Prep isn't hard or complicated. Fusion has created this flow chart to take the mystery out of prep. You see, the quality of...
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